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Stay up-to-date on the latest QuickBooks news, tips, and updates with Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT. Alicia and guests break down need-to-know QuickBooks information in a fun and engaging format. Learn about new product features, accounting technology trends, integration how-tos, and best practices for getting the most out of QuickBooks all while earning NASBA-approved CPE.
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This is an audio rebroadcast of the QB Power Hour webinar series. QB Power Hour is a free, bi-weekly webinar series for accountant, bookkeepers, and QuickBooks Consultants presented by Michelle Long and Dan DeLong who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks, and Apps that integrate with QuickBooks. The Webinars are Live every other Thursday at 12:00 PM EST with the archives posted in the Archives. You can register for upcoming webinars at www.qbpowerhour.comIn the QB Power Hour we ...
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The 20 Things Bookkeepers Should Never Do (Wheel of Rants)
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51:51Alicia and Veronica spin their "Wheel of Rants" to discuss essential boundaries accountants and bookkeepers should establish in their practice. From avoiding legal advice to setting proper client communication channels, they share war stories about embezzlement, email scams, and problematic client relationships. The hosts reveal why engagement lett…
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Episode 122 - Maximizing ROI at Accounting Conferences - The Woodard Report Podcast
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47:20On this episode Joe speaks with Heather about how to maximize your return on investment from conferences by attending with intention, identifying clear learning goals, and planning connections in advance. They dive into the “three threes” approach—three skills to learn, three tools to explore, and three people to meet—and emphasize the importance o…
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There are times as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor that you might want to entertain other options, either temporary or permanently. Lynda Artesani and Sarah Prevost join the panel to discuss the differences between QBO and Xero for those that might be looking to add Xero to their suite of supported offerings. Learn about Xero: https://xero5440.partnerlinks…
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Alicia and Margie break down the QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification process, exploring the differences between certification levels and the benefits of becoming certified. They discuss the recently opened recertification period, explain how to navigate the testing process, and share insider tips for passing the exams with confidence. Learn how cer…
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Intuit has reversed course and TAGS are back! Previous episode about Tags being cancelled: Taps for Tags, April 3, 2025, uqb.show/84By Alicia Katz Pollock, MAT
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Episode 121 - IRS Shakeups, AI Breakthroughs: Turning Industry Chaos into Opportunity - The Woodard Report Podcast
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36:35On this episode Heather speaks with Eric Green, Founder of the Tax Rep Network, about leveraging expert tax representation to empower business advisors in streamlining client services. They delve into how Eric’s extensive experience as a tax attorney and founder of the tax rep network aids in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in client engagem…
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Alicia and Margie explore the latest QuickBooks Online updates from April 2025, including granular access for firm members, client ID capabilities, and enhanced bill pay onboarding. They dive into unexpected beta features appearing across different QBO files, from personal cloud backups to journal entry conversions. The hosts also discuss the upcom…
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Episode 120 - Unlocking Growth: How CAS and AI Are Reshaping Accounting Firms - The Woodard Report Podcast
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40:06On this episode Joe speaks with Dan Hood, editor-in-chief of Accounting Today, about the latest trends from Accounting Today's research on the Top 100 firms, the explosive growth of Client Accounting Services (CAS), and how firms are adapting to staffing shortages and technological innovation. They dive into why CAS is the future growth engine for …
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Behind on AI Adoption? Because the Second Best Time to Start is Today!
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59:50Ted McRae - Certified Prompt Specialist will be joining Matt and Dan to overview strategies accounting professionals can utilize in their practice to incorporate AI. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Matthew Fulton who are very pass…
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Sponsors (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast (01:24) - New Features in QuickBooks (05:37) - Enhanced Products and Services (06:52) - Grouping Billable Time in Invoices (11:26) - QuickBooks Live Expert Assist (14:42) - Client Transfer Between QBOA Accounts (15:52) - Retirement Contributions Update (17:12) - Interface U…
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Episode 119 - Counting on Change: How AI is Rewriting the Ledger - The Woodard Report Podcast
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47:21On this episode Joe and Heather talk about their recent experience taking a business leadership course on artificial intelligence at Brown University, where they explored the different types of AI—narrow, agentic, and general—and how each impacts the future of accounting. They emphasize that AI is no longer optional for firms; it’s a competitive ne…
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Intuit Enterprise Suite Updates with Hector Garcia | April 2025
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1:12:40Hector Garcia returns to discuss Intuit Enterprise latest updates, which include a revolutionary multi-entity allocation tool that simplifies expense distribution across companies. The episode explores impressive new features like consolidated dashboards that allow real-time comparisons across entities, enhanced project budgeting capabilities tailo…
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Episode 118 - The Price Is Right: Turning Onboarding into a Profit Center - The Woodard Report Podcast
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36:19On this episode Joe Woodard speaks with Deb Defer, Director of CAS Consulting at Woodard, about how firms can turn client onboarding from a loss leader into a profitable, strategic phase of their CAS engagements. They explore pricing structures like evergreen retainers, volume-discounted cleanups, and onboarding fees to ensure firms aren’t losing m…
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Intuit/QB Updates and FB Group Post Q&A
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1:07:30Matthew Fulton and Dan DeLong will be discussing some Intuit program updates as well as a discussion about Intuit's direction and how the accounting community will play a role in the direction they are heading. We will also be discussing some recent questions added in the the QB Power User Facebook Group QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar se…
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Veronica Wasek joins Alicia for "wheel of rants" to dive into QuickBooks Online's chart of accounts transformation. They explore how Intuit's changes to expand the chart have created both opportunities and challenges for accountants and small business owners alike. The hosts discuss common account types including opening balance equity, undeposited…
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Episode 117 - Grow or Stay Small? Finding Your Firm's Sweet Spot with Dave Olsen and Shane Rowley - The Woodard Report Podcast
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37:45On this episode, Heather Satterley chats with Dave Olsen and Shane Rowley from Nimbl about a big question many accounting pros wrestle with: Should you keep your firm small and flexible or scale it up? Dave shares his personal journey of growing Nimbl from a solo practice into a thriving business with over 100 team members, while Shane talks openly…
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Alicia and Dan explain the retirement of the Tags feature in QuickBooks Online and outline the critical migration process to Custom Fields before the May 15th deadline. They break down why this change matters, explore the differences between tags and custom fields, and share creative ways businesses utilized tags for tracking everything from weathe…
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Episode 116 - The Gold Rush of Accounting: Tech, AI & Private Equity - The Woodard Report Podcast
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35:07On this episode, Heather speaks with Todd Robinson, Director of Practice Engagement at Woodard, about the evolution of the accounting industry over the past two decades, from the early days of QuickBooks Online to today's AI-driven landscape. They explore the rise of Client Advisory Services (CAS), the growing interest of private equity in accounti…
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Daily Sales Summaries and LightSpeed QB Integration
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1:00:11Rachel and Dan discuss making daily sales summaries for entering transactions into Quickbooks. We will also be taking a closer look into a POS system, Lightspeed and how they handle this process. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Ma…
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Alicia and Matthew break down the March QuickBooks updates, including the game-changing tap-to-pay feature for iPhones that eliminates the need for card readers while reducing transaction fees. They explore the upcoming ProAdvisor certification season with its $250 weekly prize drawings, and discuss QuickBooks Payments' expanded third-party integra…
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Episode 115 - Why Operations Should Be the Next Big Focus in Your Practice - The Woodard Report Podcast
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44:48On this episode Joe speaks with Heather about why operations should be the next big focus in your practice. Heather emphasizes the importance of documenting and reflecting on current processes to identify areas for improvement. The discussion also covers aligning operational improvements with firm culture, broadening technology views with automatio…
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Join Alicia and Margie as they share their collection of QuickBooks Online interface changes discovered throughout March. From the return of fixed asset subcategories to new banking feed enhancements and reporting features, they highlight both permanent updates and experimental features that appeared briefly. Sponsors Rightworks Rightnow 2025 - htt…
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Episode 114 - How to Restore Broken Trust with Clients - The Woodard Report Podcast
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31:00On this episode, Joe speaks with Heather about the complexities of trust—how it’s broken, why it happens, and most importantly, how to restore it in business and personal relationships. They outline a five-step approach to rebuilding trust, emphasizing self-awareness, assessing intent, and fostering meaningful resolutions. TV and Movie Quote: Heath…
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Navigating Your Intuit Account: The Ultimate Guide
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48:30Alicia and Dan explore the often-overlooked but critical aspects of managing your QuickBooks and Intuit accounts, covering everything from security settings to document management. They provide a comprehensive tour of accounts.intuit.com and camps.intuit.com, revealing powerful tools for managing your subscriptions, documents, privacy settings, and…
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Episode 113 - Seven Busy Season Productivity Hacks to Keep You Sane - The Woodard Report Podcast
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46:17On this episode, Heather and Joe talk about seven essential productivity hacks to help accountants and bookkeepers stay sane during the busy season. They cover strategies like the two-minute rule, email automation, mindset shifts, and the importance of setting boundaries to maintain efficiency and well-being. Joe also revisits The Execution Factor …
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Everything You Need to Know About Modern Invoices
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1:07:47Alicia and Dan explore the complete redesign of QuickBooks Online's modern invoice system, covering everything from the new Intuit Assist autofill capabilities to customization options and payment processing improvements. They highlight practical workflow enhancements including customer insights, editing capabilities without leaving the invoice, an…
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Episode 112 - Ten Essentials of a Thriving Company Culture - The Woodard Report Podcast
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42:45On this episode, Heather and Joe talk about the essentials of building a thriving company culture, breaking it down into three key categories: directional, interactive, and operational. They also discuss the importance of defining a company’s vision, mission, and purpose, fostering trust and servant leadership within teams. Books discussed in the f…
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Matthew and Dan will be talking about how Zapier offers a no-code way to connect applications that don't normally talk to each other. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Matthew Fulton who are very passionate about the industry, Quick…
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Alicia reveals a critical issue affecting QuickBooks users who integrate Shopify and PayPal payments, which could result in significant duplicate revenue reporting. She provides step-by-step instructions to identify, fix, and prevent this problem by correctly configuring the Commerce Center settings. This quick technical update could save your clie…
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Alicia and Spot dive into the latest features announced in Intuit's latest In the Know webinar, including the new revenue share program for QuickBooks Payments that offers accountants 20% of net revenue for three years. They explore significant updates to QuickBooks Online Payroll, including direct deposit reversals and consolidated payroll reporti…
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Episode 111 - DOGE & Dollars: An Interview with Gene Marks - The Woodard Report Podcast
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40:22On this episode Joe speaks with Gene Marks about how the DOGE initiative is shaking up government spending and prompting a reexamination of fiscal policies that impact the accounting profession and small businesses. Gene breaks down the effects of IRS layoffs and ERC uncertainties offering strategic insights for navigating these turbulent economic …
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Join Alicia and special guest Matthew "Spot" Fulton as they break down Intuit's recent annual stockholder meeting and what it means for accounting professionals. They explore Intuit's early commitment to AI since 2018, massive growth in QuickBooks Online Advanced subscriptions, and the staggering $2 trillion in invoices processed through the platfo…
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Episode 110 - Tech Trends & AI Insights: CES 2025 Recap with Randy Johnston - The Woodard Report Podcast
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41:39On this episode, Heather speaks with Randy about the latest technology trends from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). They discuss standout innovations, including AI-powered laptops, wireless monitors, and new productivity tools like foldable screens and ergonomic keyboards. Randy also highlights concerns over the lack of new products from major …
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Mike Milan will be joining Matthew and Dan to discuss ways to start a conversation with clients to build value and share advisory conversations QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Matthew Fulton who are very passionate about the indus…
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Redefining Your Value: Lessons from Bench’s Unexpected Closure (Wheel of Rants)
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50:33The sudden shutdown of Bench Accounting in December 2024 left 11,000 business owners without access to their financial data, highlighting the risks of venture-backed automated bookkeeping services. Hosts Alicia Katz Pollock and Veronica Wasek discuss how this pivotal moment presents an opportunity for professional bookkeepers to showcase their valu…
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Episode 109 - Mastering the Back Office: The BOSS Model for CAS Practices - The Woodard Report Podcast
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46:47On this episode, Joe speaks with Penny Breslin and Damien Greathead about their innovative BOSS (Back Office Support) model, designed to help Client Accounting Services (CAS) practices streamline operations and scale effectively. They discuss key insights from their book, including defining a clear business focus, building the right team, selecting…
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